Hinesville Mayor Jim Thomas signed his first official resolution Thursday. It authorizes a Blue Star Byway marker in downtown Hinesville. The Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker was developed by the National Garden Clubs as a tribute to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces. The marker will be erected in Main Street Park at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and is sponsored by the Morning Glory Garden Club of Hinesville and the Oleander District ...
Despite chilly temperatures, family members and friends of Deborah Gail Moody held a candlelight vigil at Gum Branch Baptist Church on Thursday evening.
Flemington's city council held its monthly meeting Nov. 13 and David Edwards, a training officer for the Liberty County Sheriff's office, was present to request a business license.
The military has its own version of American Idol, Operation Rising Star and a member of the 3rd Infantry Division is competing in the semi finals to be crowned the winner.
Taylors Creek Elementary School fifth graders participated in a Civil War re-enactment Nov. 9. The fifth graders have been studying the Civil War for the past two weeks and have learned the slang used by the soldiers. Classes had to choose whether to be Union or Confederate soldiers. Kristen Martin's class (pictured) chose to be Union soldiers. After fighting in the Battle of Bull Run, the soldiers returned to the campsite to learn they had ...
Hampton Island Preserve celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently for its new equestrian center. The center, designed by Atlanta based architect Bill Foley, consists of 12 stalls. Each stall in the $2.2 million 6,612 square foot facility is 12x12 feet and has ceiling fans and automatic water dispensers for the horses. The horses that live in the stalls are trained for several different equine disciplines including jumping, dressage, and hunters.
The importance of Hospice: Terri Lessnau, manager of public relations for Hospice Savannah spoke during the Rotary meeting Nov. 13. Lessnau talked about the importance of hospice when someone has reached the final stages of their life. Hospice Savannah is a community based non-profit organization. Lessnau herself got involved with hospice when her grandmother became very ill and was in hospice. "Hospice is vital not only for the patient but also for the family," Lessnau ...
On Friday, Nov. 16 the United Way of the Coastal Empire hosted its Victory Luncheon at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront on Nov. 16. This year's goal was to raise $8 million during the campaign, September to November.
Thanksgiving is just over a week away and Manna House wants to make sure people in need will have a Thanksgiving meal.
Christina Colvin of Allenhurst wants to warn people about J.C. Refrigeration in Savannah. "These people are definitely dishonest," Colvin said. On Sept. 29, J.C. Refrigeration repairman Anthony Lee came out to Colvin's home to look at her refrigerator that had stopped working. She said Lee tried out various parts and would not tell her how much it was going to cost. When he finally handed her a bill, she was charged $45 for the service ...
Dave Sapp, director of the Liberty County Solid Waste Authority, was presented the Man of the Year "Steve Reynolds Award" on Oct. 25 during the 29th Annual Keep Georgia Beautiful Awards Luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, employees and board members of the Tri County Protective Agency gathered at Oglethorpe Cemetery on Tuesday to honor those who have fallen victim to domestic violence.
Hinesville City Manager Billy Edwards spoke during the Hinesville Rotary Club meeting Tuesday.
Flemington city council conducted its regular monthly meeting Oct. 9. Below is a list of the agenda items.
Eileen Park of Hinesville is ready for the day when she can feel normal again. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1990, she is hoping to receive a new treatment in the near future that may help her lead a more active lifestyle.